Tiger 900

1997 Triumph Tiger 900 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Triumph's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1997 Triumph Tiger 900 features a 885 cc (54 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 85 HP (62 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 85 Nm (62.7 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 96 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Tiger 900 measures 209 kg (461 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.41 HP/kg (2.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Triumph archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1995 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.